Microclimate Variations between Semienclosed and Open Sections of a Marathon Route
Joint Authors
Lai, Poh-Chin
Wong, Paulina
Hart, Melissa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, held annually, is one of the most popular international marathon events.
Its primarily urban environmental setting characterized by high-density urban areas, semienclosed tunnels, and suspension bridges, together with the herds of runners, has an influence on the microclimate along the marathon course.
This study focused on assessing and comparing variations in temperature and vapour pressure (vis-à-vis relative humidity) against the crowd of runners, or the herd effects, in two different environmental settings along the marathon course: semienclosed (a tunnel) versus open space (a suspension bridge).
A series of small iButtons were deployed at strategic locations along the course to undertake minute-by-minute measurements of temperature and relative humidity.
It was found that herd effects of varying degrees were present in both semienclosed and open settings.
Various environmental differences also played a role in ameliorating or amplifying the climatological effects of the herd of runners.
Our study suggests that microclimate variations in different environmental settings and crowd conditions could have an impact on runners.
This new knowledge can inform the design of marathon routes.
It also establishes the feasibility of employing the iButton logging sensors for widespread deployment and monitoring of meteorological situations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wong, Paulina& Lai, Poh-Chin& Hart, Melissa. 2013. Microclimate Variations between Semienclosed and Open Sections of a Marathon Route. Advances in Meteorology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460612
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wong, Paulina…[et al.]. Microclimate Variations between Semienclosed and Open Sections of a Marathon Route. Advances in Meteorology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460612
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wong, Paulina& Lai, Poh-Chin& Hart, Melissa. Microclimate Variations between Semienclosed and Open Sections of a Marathon Route. Advances in Meteorology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460612
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460612